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Wow, what a great photo, right? It’s one of the bars at The Standard Hotel, New York. H and I had the most amazing evening here. But it almost didn’t happen. We had tickets to do an evening dinner sail around New York – spent a pretty penny for it, too …

There are endless examples of goal-setting strategies. So many, in fact, that they can confuse and overwhelm people. The easiest way to begin planning your goals is to utilize the S.M.A.R.T.(E.R.) acronym. There are actually a lot of different “meaning …

Today in a networking meeting, a fellow member turned to me when something that is considered “taboo” in our networking group was raised (“hustling” someone for business) and “kidded” me about doing it. It surprised and hurt me. Though I am an MLM prof …

I’m reading a great book by one of my idols, Colin Powell (are you allowed to call a four-star general and former Secretary of State an “idol”?) He talks about “slipping away” from his posh office and bodyguards, and going down to the parking garage wh …

Too many people like to talk about their FEATURES when they address their clients. The thing is, you need to be empowered by – and tout – your BENEFITS. This is your value to your clients – and what they really want. That’s what makes you Unique. You m …

As I write the title above, I wonder if that’s still Nike’s branded tagline. It sure fits what I have to say. I subscribe to a ton of blogs, podcasts, newsfeeds, and the like. Sometimes it’s crazy how much “personal development” I seem to do every day. …